"Count Qixing was a count ennobled by Goddess of Life's Crown. Not only did he possess immense prestige within the kingdom, but he also held an extremely high position within the Church of Life."
"Treating him with respect would allow us to show goodwill toward the Church of Life while also sending a friendly signal to the older generation of nobles in the kingdom's upper ranks."
"Moreover, in a sense, Count Qixing could be considered my elder. When dealing with him, I could lower my stance, address him as uncle, and draw closer to him."
Belgrave's eyes flashed with a trace of surprise as he listened to Valient.
"If you ascended the throne, how would you treat Count Qixing?"
"Grandfather, I would help him become king." Facing Belgrave's gaze, Valient did not flinch in the slightest and answered with a smile.
Hearing such bold words, Belgrave showed a curious expression. "Explain in detail."
Valient lowered his head slightly, then slowly began, "Grandfather, Velin Ex is Count Qixing of the Kingdom of Isia. He is also a Zephyrus Knight of the Silver Dragon Burke Kingdom and an Eternal Dawn Knight of the Holy Third Dawn Kingdom."
"Such a figure is destined to be extraordinary. Perhaps before a hundred years have passed, he will break through to Legend."
"His Guardian Knight is no ordinary person either. I once read the secret archives' records on him. He was merely a serf by birth, yet he grew to this point in less than a hundred years."
"So, Grandfather, under what circumstances do you think a serf could become connected to an angel?"
Hearing Valient's rhetorical question, Belgrave naturally understood what he meant.
Under normal circumstances, let alone a serf, even a count of the kingdom might never see an angel before the end of